Teotitlan del Valle is a charming artisan village only 19 miles (30 km) away from Oaxaca City and famed for its outstanding production of woollen rugs. Each rug is so intricate that it can take eight months to complete and follows an ancient Zapotec weaving tradition practised for over 1,000 years.After a visit to the market in the town centre, why not take in the spectacular valley panorama by climbing the sacred Cerro Picacho hill?You can buy tickets at the Museo Comunitario in town.
![Zapotec weaving in Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca [Video] – Brazils on Tour](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/grFkB1X_fumx5iKkWYXdn6NNxI_pfSyu5zVWSqlJYosP6fcXVJv_tWtOxCIb2RZUeYcPwB-aY7Go9vDdzoE55QgnsoZsqU1pEsCyo8bgsa7a43qjlkprIS_JO_udS0JryEe74XeJjihBARDzjmBixPMKPQ=s2048)
